brainstorming

Guide structured brainstorming to produce design docs and implementation plans.

24|5|Updated Feb 28, 2026

Search Tags:#design #brainstorming #collaboration #ideation #process #design-doc

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npx skills add https://github.com/yves-s/just-ship --skill brainstorming-yves-s

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brainstorming
Source: https://github.com/yves-s/just-ship/tree/main/skills/brainstorming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yves-s/just-ship --skill brainstorming-yves-s

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structured brainstorming to turn vague ideas into concrete design concepts and documented plans, reducing ambiguity in early product work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Explore project context and constraints
Offer optional Visual Companion for diagrams and mockups
Ask clarifying questions one at a time
Consult expert advisors (Design Lead and Product CTO) for architecture and UI decisions
Propose 2-3 approaches with trade-offs
Present design sections and obtain approval
Write a design doc and initiate spec-review loop
Transition to implementation via a writing-plans step

Quick Start

Start by sharing your project goals and constraints, and I will guide you through focused questions to draft a design spec.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorming

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I turn vague product ideas into concrete design concepts?▼

Structured brainstorming transforms vague ideas into concrete design concepts by guiding teams through project context exploration, clarifying questions, and approach proposals with trade-offs. This reduces ambiguity in early product work before committing to implementation.

What is the best way to structure design brainstorming for a startup team?▼

Design brainstorming for startup teams is structured by exploring project constraints, consulting expert advisors for architecture decisions, proposing 2-3 approaches with trade-offs, and presenting design sections for approval before generating documentation.

Can I use structured ideation to validate design before implementation?▼

Yes, structured ideation validates design before implementation by obtaining explicit approval on presented design sections and initiating a spec-review loop. It coordinates expert advisory input to ensure architecture and UI decisions are confirmed.

How does the design review loop work during the ideation process?▼

The design review loop works by presenting design sections to stakeholders, obtaining explicit approval, and writing a design doc that initiates a spec-review loop. This ensures all requirements discovery and approach proposals are validated before transitioning to implementation.

Do I need to provide project constraints before starting the design doc generation?▼

Yes, you need to provide project constraints and goals before starting design doc generation. The process asks clarifying questions one at a time to explore context, ensuring the final design documentation accurately reflects your specific requirements.